WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY
Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job.  It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.  It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation.  In 2014, our community was named "The #1 Best Place to Live in America."  Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family.  That's why we exist.
 
OUR CORE VALUES
City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace.  However, we also look after and support one another.  All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE).  We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture.  All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.
 
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Under general direction, oversees forensics, property & evidence, and quartermaster activities; to include but not be limited to, updating policies and procedures, making purchasing and budgetary recommendations, supervising assigned staff and preparing reports.

Essential Functions/Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES 
In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages, supervises, and coordinates operations for all functions of Property & Evidence, Forensics' Unit, and the Quartermaster.  
• Develops and implements long and short term strategic plans, goals, and objectives for the area of assignment: evaluates efficiency and effectiveness of programs, operations, procedures, and resource management; implements improvements in programs and operational procedures as needed.
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff.
• Processes employee concerns and problems. Directs work, counsels, disciplines, and completes employee appraisals.
• Conducts interviews and makes hiring recommendations.
• Coordinates daily work activities: organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; develops work schedules to ensure adequate coverage; conducts staff meetings; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work.
• Consults with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides direction for resolutions.
• Serves as liaison with various agencies and Other City department.
• Coordinates and implements quality assurance activities.
• Interprets, explains, and ensures compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, safety practices, policies, and procedures: initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations.
• Develops, updates, and implements standard operating procedures.
• Responds to questions or complaints related to operations, activities, or personnel.
• Coordinates training activities for employees: selects and approves training activities; ensures adequate training of staff members.
• Compiles and monitors administrative and/or statistical data pertaining to department operations: analyzes data and identifies problems and solutions.
• Monitors inventory of equipment and supplies: ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; recommends equipment purchases; initiates orders for new/replacement items.
• Perform duties of a building Captain for the Support Building.  These duties include evacuations, sheltering in place during storms and building system monitoring.
• Drives to other City locations for meetings, etc. as needed.    
• Other duties as assigned by the Chain of Command

 
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in developing and implementing budget for the area of assignment: monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget.
• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS

• Ability to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
• Ability to maintain a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to maintain awareness of new trends and advances in the profession.
• Ability to read professional literature.
• Ability to maintain professional affiliations.
• Speak clearly and precisely.
• Analyze and evaluate emergency situations and carry out effective course of action following prescribed procedures.
• Work well under pressure.
• Exercise good judgment and make sound decisions in emergency situations.
• Operate computer terminals for specialized access with various automated data banks.
• Concentrate on assigned tasks through many distractions.
• Ability to work holidays, weekends and nights as needed.
• Ability to be called in to work on short notice whenever emergent situations or weather require.
• Ability to work in a team environment; contribute as a team member and treat co-workers, subordinates and customers with respect.
• Build professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
• Offer flexibility and adaptability, especially during times of stress and change.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Administration or related field from an accredited college, and five (5) years previous experience and/or training that includes progressively responsible public safety, supervision, budget administration, and personal computer operations in Forensics, Property & Evidence, municipal or county law enforcement, or a combination of related experiences.
 
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
 
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must have Class C Texas Driver's License
• Polygraph Exam

 
SELECTION PROCESS 
Submitted applications will be reviewed with emphasis placed on an individual's qualifications and overall experience in the areas directly related to the job function. The applicants who possess the potential to meet our needs will be invited for an interview. The selected candidate will be subject to a background investigation and drug screening.
 
Expected Duration- The current external job posting will remain on the McKinney Website for the duration indicated on the posting. Upon closing the process to fill the position will begin immediately and is expected to take approximately six weeks.
 
Reapplication Process- All applicants who are not notified of a permanent disqualification may immediately re-apply for this position when posted by the City of McKinney.